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A. N. Wilson

1909: in a villa in South Ascot, an extraordinary secret is about to be shared. Princess Sophia Duleep Singh – suffragette, firebrand, daughter of the last Maharajah of the Punjab – arrives with a burden that could threaten the foundations of the British Monarchy. At the heart of her visit is the Koh-i-Noor: the 'Mountain of Light', the ultimate symbol of Imperial seizure. Tracing a trail of colonial plunder from the Treasury at Lahore to the drawing rooms of the Edwardian elite, Immor...

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Lycurgus A. Wilson

"Outlines of Mormon Philosophy" by Lycurgus A. Wilson presents a comprehensive exploration of the philosophical underpinnings of Mormon thought. Wilson delves into the unique aspects of Mormonism, examining its doctrines, beliefs, and the implications they have on ethics and morality. The book serves as a bridge between traditional philosophical discourse and the distinctive worldview offered by the Latter-day Saints. Through careful analysis, Wilson articulates how Mormon philosophy addre...

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A. N. Wilson

Winner, Plutarch Award for Best Biography: A "marvelous exploration" of Dickens's life and how it shaped his extraordinarily popular novels ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).An exceedingly rare talent and great orator, slight of build with a frenzied, hyper-energetic personality, Charles Dickens looked much older than his fifty-eight years when he died—an occasion marked by a crowded funeral at Westminster Abbey, despite his waking wishes for a small affair...

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Patty A Wilson

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Haunted Series

Eerie tales from the Mountain State, including the restless spirits of Harpers Ferry, the legendary Mothman, the ghosts of Twistabout Ridge, and more.Things that go bump in the night, disembodied voices, footsteps in an empty stairwell, an icy hand on your shoulder . . . let your imagination run wild as you read about West Virginia's most extraordinary apparitions, sinister spooks, and bizarre beasts. You may know of the haunted Blennerhassett Hotel or the headless ...

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Adam Wilson, A.w.Vale

When a group of friends retreat to a secluded cabin for what should have been a final weekend of laughter and memories, they have no idea the real story hasn’t even begun.In Whispers of the Unseen Watcher, one by one, each of them disappears. As fear spreads and trust begins to fracture, the survivors realize they’re part of something far more sinister—something that knows their secrets, their regrets, and their lies. But this isn’t just a story about who lives or dies. It’s about ...

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Scott A. Wilson

For nearly three decades, Scott A. Wilson has researched the history, science, and practical application of coffee enemas. As the founder of S.A. Wilson Inc. in 1998, he has spent his career developing coffee specifically for enema use and answering questions from practitioners and customers worldwide.In Coffee Enemas: The Evidence, the History, and the Practice, Wilson brings together extensive historical research, published scientific literature, and firsthand experience...

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A. N. Wilson

In this unusual and vibrant examination of the life and times of Britain's most iconic living figure, A. N. Wilson considers the history of the monarchy, drawing a line that stretches from Queen Victoria to the bloody history of Europe in the 20th century, examining how and why the Royal Family has survived. He paints a vivid portrait of "Lilibet" the woman, and of her reign, throughout which she has remained stalwart, unmoving, a trait some regard as dullness, but which Wilson argues is t...

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A. N. Wilson

A deeply textured and ambitious portrait of the life of Queen Victoria's husband and his influence on Great Britain, by the author of Victoria ."An engrossing biography that continues the author's long engagement with the Victorian age. . . . [Wilson's] most striking contribution, though, is a psychologically astute approach to Victoria and Albert, one that results in a persuasive and humane account of their marri...

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A. N. Wilson

** A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR **'W****ild, brilliant and has all the intelligence to rival its subject. Five Stars.' - Frances Wilson, The Telegraph'Exuberant and wide-ranging' - Literary Review'Passionate' - The TimesA spellbinding recreation of Goethe's life and work from one of our greatest biographers.Goethe was the inventor of the psyc...

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A.N. Wilson

People, not abstract ideas, make history, and nowhere is this more revealed than in A. N. Wilson's superb portrait of the Victorians, in which hundreds of different lives have been pieced together to tell a story - one which is still unfinished in our own day. The 'global village' is a Victorian village and many of the ideas we take for granted, for good or ill, originated with these extraordinary, self-confident people. What really animated their spirit, and how did they remake the world ...

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A.N. Wilson

When this book begins, in the reign of Edward VII, Great Britain commands the mightiest empire the world has ever seen. By the time it ends, with the Coronation of Elizabeth II, Britain has emerged victorious from a world war, but ruined as a world power. How did Britain's power and influence decline? This is one of the questions which A. N. Wilson seeks to answer in his masterly follow-up to The Victorians.

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P A Wilson

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P A Wilson

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Rebuilding Hope

Near-anarchy. Stifling oppression. But with the help of a few, can she triumph and survive?Lena Custordin fears life will never be beautiful again. With infrastructure failing and gangs ravaging the streets in the wake of a devastating plague, the heartsick teacher despairs for any meaningful future. So with her husband politically attached to the authoritarian ruling powers and her home little more than a prison, Lena secretly plans a daring dash for a new haven i...